Recruiter vs. Career Coach: Get noticed & get the job

Is a one-page resume better than two pages?

Should you add the green “Open to work” swoosh to your LinkedIn profile… or not?!

When you’re in job search, you hear lots of advice, and sometimes it even seems contradictory. So what’s right? We’re here to find out.

A career coach generally works for job candidates, and recruiters work for the employer. The nature of these relationships sometimes lend their way to different approaches for successful job search.

Martin McGovern (Career Coach) and MaryAnn Gibney (Recruiter) will discuss/debate their different views on the job search and answer audience questions. You’ll learn:

• How to stand out from your competition
• How to job search in today’s market
• How to sell yourself to get the offer

This event is part of AMA Chicago’s Career Connections series, a recurring event built around moving your career forward today and tomorrow. Current job seekers and anyone who likes to keep their options open will benefit from the insights, advice and tips offered by our experts.

Sponsored by

Recruiter: MaryAnn Gibney

Sr. Program Manager, Talent Acquisition Excellence | LinkedIn

LinkedIn connects the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful. Connecting…on a massive scale! I spent four years here partnering with LinkedIn leaders to hire top talent for our teams, leaning into peer training and onboarding along the way. Today I get to build/deliver our global onboarding experience for our Talent Acquisition teams. As a former university career counselor and educator, I’m in my element with my current role – driven by the goal of democratizing access to resources and best practices so ALL TA professionals are set up for success (regardless of location, experience, learning style).

Career Coach: Martin McGovern

Founder | Career Therapy

Martin is a Career Coach, podcast host, and the founder of Career Therapy. With over a decade of experience in Corporate Branding and Professional Development, he helps job seekers change careers with confidence. Learn more about his work and the Unstuck Monthly Career Coaching Program at careertherapy.com